There are a lot of different factors that can contribute to a choking situation for your senior. These are just a few of the culprits to be on the lookout for during meals and snacks.<\/p>\n
Eating Too Much at a Time<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the biggest risk factors for choking can be eating way too much at a time. If your senior likes foods that she can eat a handful at a time, like sunflower seeds, she might try too much in one go. This can create a big choking hazard that is complicated by the size of the food. It\u2019s also possible that your senior is taking too many bites at once or the bites themselves are too large. Both of those situations can lead to big problems. Eating \u201chandful foods\u201d in smaller groupings and using smaller bites can help a great deal.<\/p>\n The Food\u2019s Texture or Other Aspects<\/strong><\/p>\n Sometimes it isn\u2019t the size of the bites, but the texture of the food itself. Sticky foods can create a problem, but so can foods that are too dry or chewy. These types of foods might be fine when they\u2019re in your senior\u2019s mouth, but then seem to get stuck as they start to move down her throat. Using gravies or softening these foods can help, as can a sip of water with each bite.<\/p>\n